Thursday mornings, Green Bay. Table Française. 12:30 pm. French conversation in the International Student Center, IS 1900, University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Sponsored by the Cercle Français of UW--Green Bay.

SUNDAY, February 2, Milwaukee. Trocadero is having its employee party this Sunday afternoon, so it will be closed to customers. Therefore, the "happy hour" franco will have a "special" event at another location. The place is called Shaharazad, and they serve Middle Eastern cuisine at very reasonable prices! Sunday, February 2nd, 2003 from 5:00 to 7:00, Shaharazad Middle eastern restaurant (2847 N. Oakland Ave.) Reservations: Anne-José aj_villeneuve@yahoo.com or 414-526-1135

MONDAY, February 3, Milwaukee. Find out more about Concordia Language Village positions for French language counselors, teachers, and health care providers (as well as food service and other positions) by visiting with a representative on UW-M campus: Curtin Hall, 7th Floor (across from the elevators), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages, Denise Phillippe, Associate Director, 800-450-2214 , phillipp@cord.edu

TUESDAY, February 4, Milwaukee LE CINEMA FRANÇAIS. UWM Union Theatre. Derrida *Milwaukee Premiere; 7:00 pm. (Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering Kofman, USA, 85min, 35mm, 2002) Ground-breaking and revelatory document of one of the most visionary and influential thinkers of the 20th century: French philosopher Jacques Derrida. Capturing intimate footage of the man as he lives and works, the film's bold visual style, mesmerizing score, and novel editorial approach create a rich, lively cinematic experience which at once provokes and entertains. "Challenging and fascinating-everything you didn't know you didn't know about Derrida's life and work." Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

WEDNESDAY, February 5, Milwaukee Casse-Croûte Français: from noon to 2 p.m., at the Alliance Française

February 6, Milwaukee. Milwaukee Art Nuseum Salon Night, 6:15pm. George & Chris Tysh Reading & Discussion: "The Role of the Image in the creation of memory and desire". Chris Tysh was born in Paris, France, and holds an M.A. in American Literature from the University of Paris (Sorbonne). She currently teaches creative writing and women's studies at Wayne State University in Detroit. She offers a French perspective on the concepts of memory and desire. Milwaukee Art Museum in collaboration with Woodland Pattern 700 N. Art Museum Drive Admission free with MAM featured exhibit ticket.

FRIDAY, February 7, Milwaukee. Of their poses: little else remains. Photographs by George Tysh & texts by Chris Tysh February 7 through 28. Reception, Artist talk, Friday, February 7. Woodland Pattern, 720 East Locust St. 5 to 7pm George Tysh's 13 photo-erotic instants - taken in formal studio situations or improvised in the moment - express an impossible longing for permanence within the ever-changing register of desire. Chris Tysh was born in Paris, France. She offers a French perspective on the concept of desire.

FRIDAY, February 7, Milwaukee.Cajun Mardi Gras Celebration – Milwaukee Art Museum First Fridays, Music: Feel the sounds of the accordion and banjo in the Cajun/Zydeco blend of music provided by Big Nick and the Cydecos. Eat: Feast on Cajun style appetizers provided by Ellen’s Catering. Enjoy: A video/slide presentation in the Lubar Auditorium of authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras costumes by visual artist Gerald Duane Coleman. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee. $15/$10 MAM Members. Free for college students with a valid college ID. 414.224.3200, www.mam.org.

CARROLL COLLEGE, WAUKESHA
Board Room, Campus Center
Directions to Carroll College: For maps go to: www2.cc.edu/visitors/visitors_directions.html
From Milwaukee: Take I-94 west. Proceed past the Hwy 18 Waukesha exit. Exit on Hwy 164, turn left going south.
At Moreland Boulevard, do not follow Hwy 164. Cross Moreland Boulevard and continue south on Hwy 18 (North Street)
to Barstow Street, which is 2.5 miles south of I-94. Turn left on Barstow Street, which dead-ends on College Avenue.
Turn left. Drive one block, crossing East Avenue. The Campus Center is on your left on East College Avenue.
From Madison: Take I-94 east and exit on Hwy 164, turn right going south. Then follow directions from Milwaukee
CARNAVAL SUR LE QUÉBEC

Before their presentation, we will view a 50-minute video entitled When Wisconsin was New France,
which illustrates beautifully the historical connections of Wisconsin's Native Americans with the
French-speakers in Québec. This recent video was produced by the Wisconsin Historical Society and would
be of interest to high school and college students as well as teachers. A short part of our meeting
will be devoted to business and future SWAAF activities.

FRIDAY, February 7--16, Milwaukee.Ebony on Ice – Surya Bonaly, three-time World Figure Skating Champion from France. The first all black ice show traces the roots of black music from the rhythmic drumming of Africa to present day. February 7 – 16, 2003, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, CHICAGO. 312.902.1500, ticketmaster.com.

February 8, Milwaukee. Alliance Française de Milwaukee. PARIS for Travellers. Discover Paris with a Parisian.(in English) Saturday, February 8 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the AF centre. Cost is $39.00 for AF members and $45.00 for non-members.
Please, call to register: 414/964-3855 #2.

Monday February 10 Milwaukee. Kevin Soucie sings French and French Canadian songs. “Hotel Milwaukee” radio show taping, Pabst Theater 6:00 pm

DPI Clock Hours are available for teacher who attend a minimum of two Field
Evenings.

How Technology Can Motivate F.L. Students

Edna Feldman-Schultz will present some of the activities she has created or
adapted for Grade 7 and Grade 8 students learning Spanish. She will offer
tips on how to integrate different programs into your curriculum, as well as
how to incorporate technology and Spanish into other subjects taught in
middle school. Programs used include PowerPoint, Inspiration, HyperStudio,
Microsoft Word, and Grade Book. Edna loves teaching middle school children.
One of the reasons that she tries to incorporate technology into her daily
teaching is to give students a more holistic learning experience. Technology
is something that comes naturally to young people, so Edna uses this fact to
her and her students' advantage. This is a great way to motivate learning,
acquire knowledge, and have fun!

Edna Feldman-Schultz was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and grew up in
Israel. She came to the USA in 1982. She taught Hebrew at Beloit College and
currently teaches Spanish at Franklin Middle School in Janesville. She is
the Director of "Franklin Café, the school's Human Relations Club. She has
two BAs and teaching certificates, one in Physical Education from the Tel
Aviv Teachers' Kibbutzim College in Israel and the other in Spanish from
Beloit College.

Directions to Franklin Middle School from Madison.

From Madison:
Start on PARK STREET in Madison, continue south past the Beltline on US-14
through Oregon and Evansville to JANESVILLE.

In Janesville turn RIGHT on COUNTY ROAD E (N. WASHINGTON STREET)

Turn RIGHT onto MEMORIAL DRIVE

Continue on MEMORIAL, then turn LEFT on MARION (one street after OSBORN)

Go on MARION until it BEARS RIGHT and becomes CROSBY AVENUE.

After the stoplight at MINERAL POINT AVENUE you will see the school on the
LEFT. Drive past the Main Entrance and turn LEFT into the school parking
lot. Enter the side door, go down the hall until you turn RIGHT at the first
hallway after the AUDITORIUM. The computer laboratory is the FIFTH DOOR on
the RIGHT.

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2003: February 14-16 and February 21-23, Milwaukee

This program is made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of
the French Embassy, the French Ministry of Culture, and the Community Media
Project. Alias Betty and Murderous Maids are $4 Discount and $5 General, all
the other films are free to the public.

Alias Betty (Betty Fisher et autres histories) *Milwaukee Premiere
(Claude Miller, France, 101min, 35mm, French w/Eng. St., 2001)
Betty is a young single mother whose son dies in an accident. Devastated by
the loss, she barely notices when her deranged mother kidnaps a boy from the
projects to replace him. Soon Betty decides to keep her new "son" and
becomes the unwilling party to a criminal act. The plot thickens at the
entrance of the boy's sexually promiscuous mother and unsavory circle of
friends. Featuring award-winning performances from three of France's most
acclaimed actresses, Nicole Garcia, Sandrine Kiberlain, and Mathilde
Seigner.

Friday, February 14 -- 6pm
Sunday, February 16 -- 6pm
Little Brothers (Petites freres)
(Jacques Doillon, France, 92min, 35mm, French w/Eng. St., 2000)
This sincere study of childhood in the projects is as gritty as it is
lyrical and recalls Italian neo-realist cinema. Talia, a 13-year old girl,
runs away from home with her beloved pit bull Kim. Talia, in an attempt to
rescue Kim, strikes an uneasy friendship with four boys. Soon Talia and her
gang of "petites freres" find real friendship and humanity in their harsh
surroundings.

Saturday, February 15 -- 8pm
My Wife is an Actress (Ma femme est une actrice)
(Yvan Attal, France, 93min, French w/ Eng. St., 35mm, 2001)
Tells the story of a struggling sports writer (Yvan Attal) married to a
successful and famous actress (Charlotte Gainsbourg), leading to jealousy of
her new film co-star, Terrence Stamp. "An enjoyable romantic comedy! A
terrifically deft picture about the thick line that separates movie glamour
from the real world, and the thin line that separates movie glamour from the
real world, and the thin line between common sense and paranoia." Elvis
Mitchell, The New York Times

Friday, February 21 - 8pm
Saturday, February 22 - 6pm
Sunday, February 23 - 8pm
Murderous Maids (Les blessures assassines) *Milwaukee Premiere
(Jean-Pierre Denis, France, 94min, 35mm, French w/Eng. St., 2001)
This superbly chilling tale is based on one of the most extraordinary crimes
of 20th Century France, in which an upper middle class woman and her
daughter were brutally murdered by their young maids, who were sisters, in
1933. This most authentic dramatization encompasses an in-depth
psychological study and intense love story between the two sisters. The
Cesar Award-winning acting of Sylvia Testud, in the role of a paranoid
schizophrenic servant, gives this crime of passion an intelligence no
Hollywood version could match.

Friday, February 21 - 6pm
Sunday, February 23 -- 6pm
Girls Can't Swim (Les filles ne savent pas nager)
(Anne-Sophie Birot, France, 101min, French w/Eng. St., 35mm, 2000)
This touching story of two girls in transition features one of the rising
young stars of French Cinema, Isild Le Besco (Sade) as Gwen. She lives on
the Brittany coast where her best friend Lise joins her every summer
vacation. But in the turmoil following Lise's father's death, their reunion
is soon soured by Gwen's maturing interest in the opposite sex. "The
complexity of the teenage heart has seldom been more deftly portrayed." John
Anderson, Newsday

Saturday, February 22 - 8pm
Code Unknown (Code inconnu: récit incomplet de divers voyages)
(Michael Haneke, France, 117min, French w/Eng. St., 35mm, 2001)
Special Jury Prize Cannes Film Festival
From acclaimed French director Michael Haneke (The Piano Teacher), starring
Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche, comes "the most intellectually
stimulating and emotionally provocative piece of European cinema of recent
times." (Sight and Sound) A seemingly innocuous yet cold incident on a busy
Parisian street briefly links the lives of five very different people: a
struggling actress, a teacher of deaf children, a war photographer, an
aimless teenage boy, and a Romanian illegal immigrant.

February 15, Milwaukee Concours National de Français 2003 : Grand prize is an all-inclusive trip to France! Feb. 15, 10-noon at UW-Milwaukee, Curtin Hall, room 124. Call the Alliance Française at 414-964-3855 for more information.

Tuesday, February 18, Milwaukee - 7pm. India Song. (Marguerite Duras, France, 120min, French w/ Eng. st., 16mm, 1974)
Duras's oft-discussed but rarely screened modernist masterpiece. Set among an outpost of fashionably dressed foreign diplomats in an Indian city along the Ganges in the 1930's, India Song choreographs layerings of voice, camera movement, stasis, and gesture to craft a hypnotic fugue of free-floating memory and unmoored time. With the indomitable Delphine Seyrig. Print courtesy of French Cultural Services.

Saturday, February 22, Oshkosh. Kevin Soucie sings French and French Canadian songs. New Moon Coffee Co. 401 N. Main St, Oshkosh 8:00 pm

Note to French teachers in Milwaukee area: The Milwaukee regional Concours Oral will be held on March 15, 2003 at Waukesha West High School. Send all registrations to: Lisa Rettler Waukesha West High School 3301 Saylesville Road. Waukesha, WI 53189-6600

UWM French Immersion Weekend: Intermediate -- Focus on Québec. 400-210 (U) 1 cr Friday, March 7, 5:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday, March 8, 9:00am-5:00pm & Sunday, March 9; 10:00am-2:00pm Pre-Req: 3 semesters college or 3 years HS French. Please encourage your more advanced students to take this immersion course. It will be taught by Anne-José Villeneuve and another instructor, and should be a lot of fun.